Sherman Skirt Co.

Hoop Skirt

Maker

Sherman Skirt Co. (American, 19th century), manufacturer

Culture

American

Title

Hoop Skirt

Year

1866

Dimensions

91.4 cm (36 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Sherman's New Patent
As You Like It Skirt
Patented August 15th, 1865 and April 3rd, 1866
Manufactured by the Sherman Skirt Co.
312-314 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Joseph K. Ott in memory of Mary Sneeden Schenck Baker

Object Number

76.208.1

Type

Costume

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Tombstone

Sherman Skirt Co. (American, 19th century), manufacturer

Hoop Skirt, 1866

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91.4 cm (36 inches) (length)

Gift of Mrs. Joseph K. Ott in memory of Mary Sneeden Schenck Baker 76.208.1

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